US Bridges

Burkhardt Road over Boesche Ditch

Fair

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · Int. of Hirsch Road · Structure no. 8200150

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,765
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burkhardt Road over Boesche Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Burkhardt Road over Boesche Ditch in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,765 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,350 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesBurkhardt Road
CrossesBoesche Ditch
LocationInt. of Hirsch Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVanderburgh County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.02018, -87.47362
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,765 (2020)
Projected traffic2,350 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burkhardt Road over Boesche Ditch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burkhardt Road over Boesche Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Burkhardt Road over Boesche Ditch carry?

About 1,765 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Burkhardt Road over Boesche Ditch?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Burkhardt Road over Boesche Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.